President’s message (July 2025)
Saanich Fall Fair Every year the Saanich Fall Fair happens over the Labour Day weekend on the Saanich Fairgrounds on Stelly’s Cross Road. And every year the club has a …
President’s message (June 2025)
The later Spring flower dearth has already arrived. Recognizing that there are microclimates all over Victoria this may not be true for every location, but it is certainly true for …
President’s message (May 2025)
Oh joy – swarm season is here. The first swarm I heard of happened in mid-April, but we’re into the thick of it now. So keep an eye on your …
President’s message (April 2025)
A quick note following up on last month’s issue on oxalic acid in glycerin strips for mite control. While becoming more widely used, this method is not yet an approved …
President’s message (March 2025)
Following a presentation by our club colleague Heinz at a recent meeting, I’ve had several conversations with other members about the use of sustained-release oxalic acid pads instead of the …
President’s message (February 2025)
The annual cold weather is upon us, and some of us have been itching to see inside the hives to ensure your bees are doing well. A laudable motive, but …
President’s message (January 2025)
Our monthly meeting is this coming Thursday, January 9th, Central Saanich Senior’s Centre, 1229 Clarke Rd, Brentwood Bay. January in Victoria is always a dark, wet, chilly month that feels …
President’s message (November 2024)
Our monthly meeting is this coming Thursday, November 14th, Central Saanich Senior’s Centre, 1229 Clarke Rd, Brentwood Bay. It is a Social Evening! There is no formal agenda, giving everyone …
President’s message (October 2024)
A short communication this month. Our next meeting is this Thursday, October 10th, Central Saanich Senior’s Centre, 1229 Clarke Rd, Brentwood Bay. BUT: This month there will be no Beginners/Intermediate …
President’s message (September 2024)
Well, Toto, it’s definitely not summer anymore! Nights are colder, days are shorter, and it’s most definitely early fall. With that, there are different things we need to do. Our …